Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund
Attention
The Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund IS CLOSED and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency is no longer accepting applications.
Rebuilding livelihoods and safeguarding the economy after Hurricane Fiona
Through the Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund (HFRF), the federal government will provide up to $300 million over 2 years, starting in 2022, to support local communities and businesses affected by the storm and to help long-term recovery efforts.
The HFRF is a support measure to fill gaps for those who may not qualify under their insurance or other existing federal and provincial support measures, like their respective province’s disaster financial assistance.
The Fund is coordinated by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), which is working with other federal departments and agencies to address and determine local recovery needs, develop targeted initiatives to assist in recovery and rebuilding, and allocate funds accordingly to the departments and agencies that will deliver their portion of the HFRF.
Have a question? Read our frequently asked questions on the Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund for more information.
Building on the government’s ongoing response to Hurricane Fiona in Atlantic Canada and Eastern Quebec, the HFRF will support recovery efforts such as:
- helping local communities and businesses rebuild and recover from the impacts of Hurricane Fiona
- restoring the economic activity that local communities depend on by repairing and rebuilding critical infrastructure, including fishing wharves and small craft harbours damaged or destroyed by the storm
- ensuring the safety of navigation and protecting marine wildlife
ACOA’s role
Coordinating support
As communities and businesses continue to assess the damage and costs related to Hurricane Fiona, ACOA is working with other federal departments and agencies, as well as provincial governments, to address recovery needs.
Working with businesses and communities in affected areas of Atlantic Canada
With its 35 offices throughout the region, ACOA officials are working directly with businesses and communities on the ground in order to develop the best and most appropriate programs and support measures. Our employees are in the field meeting and speaking with business owners and community leaders to assess impacts and determine the best options to recover and build resiliency for future climate-related storms.
ACOA's allocation
ACOA is one of several federal departments and agencies that will be delivering targeted assistance in the local recovery and rebuilding efforts.
Additional resources
- If you’re a small or medium-sized enterprise or community in eastern Quebec (Gaspésie and Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine) directly affected by the storm, please visit CED | Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund
- For inquiries related to small craft harbours and fishing gear, please call the Department of Fisheries and Oceans at 613-993-0999 or email info@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
- Follow ACOA on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram for regular updates
- If you are facing hardship due to Hurricane Fiona, please contact ACOA Business Information Services at 1-888-576-4444. Staff there can help you navigate the various programs and initiatives already available
- A list of current resources and financial assistance for individuals who have suffered loss or damage as a result of Hurricane Fiona is available at www.redcross.ca
- For those who are having difficulty coping with the crisis from a mental health perspective, the Canadian Red Cross has a list of resources available at Hurricane Fiona 2022 - Canadian Red Cross under “Wellbeing and Coping with Crisis.”
Government of Canada response to Hurricane Fiona
- Government of Canada invests close to $25 million in Carleton Martello Tower National Historic Site and Fundy National Park
- Government of Canada helps climate comfort centres in communities impacted by Hurricane Fiona prepare for future disasters
- Ghost Gear Fund Projects 2022-2024 – Hurricane Fiona Response
- Government of Canada Announces Infrastructure Improvements in Parks Canada administered places in Cape Breton/Unama’ki With $43 million investment
- Government of Canada invests over $11.6 million to support PEI National Park rehabilitation and repairs following Hurricane Fiona in preparation for the 2023 visitor season
- The Government of Canada announces $40 million for hard-hit shellfish sector in Atlantic Canada
- Minister Petitpas Taylor announces opening of applications for communities and hard-hit sectors to recover and rebuild after Hurricane Fiona
- Government of Canada announces funding to clean up Hurricane Fiona ocean litter to make waters safer, healthier and return fishing equipment to harvesters
- Government of Canada Support to Rebuild Small Craft Harbours and Recover Lost Fishing Gear Post-Hurricane Fiona
- Fishing Gear Reporting System
- Minister Bibeau and Minister Compton tour Prince Edward Island farms affected by Hurricane Fiona
- Minister Bibeau and Minister Morrow meet with impacted farmers in Nova Scotia
- Rebuilding after Hurricane Fiona
- Government of Canada providing assistance to Atlantic Canada with recovery from Hurricane Fiona
- Government of Canada and Canadian Red Cross establish donation-matching program to support Canadians impacted by Hurricane Fiona
Contact us today!
For more information, get in touch with ACOA Business Information Services. Contact one of our bilingual agents now at 1-888-576-4444.
Or reach us by email:
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm (Atlantic time)
Grants and Contributions Awarded
Are you interested in businesses and organizations that received ACOA funding? Consult the Open Government Portal and search by keyword “BDP" or ”Business Development Program.”